Apparatus and method for applying a flexible spacer for insulating glass

Apparatus for applying a flexible spacer to a glass plate comprising:

• an applicator of flexible spacers, and
• a support backing for said glass plate comprising a lateral support, and at least one translator;
• said lateral support comprising an inlet support, a process support and an outlet support,
• wherein the process support, arranged between the inlet support and the outlet support is adapted to contrast the action of said applicator according to a direction substantially perpendicular to said lateral support;
• said translator being adapted to move along an advancement direction of the glass plate which is substantially perpendicular to said direction, and is arranged with gripping members for said glass plate for transporting a glass plate on said lateral support;
• said apparatus being further comprising a contrasting device comprising a contrasting element adapted to be moved between a support position in which it makes a continuation of said process support, and a retracted position in which it is adapted to allow the passage of said translator at said process support.